Lower Fraser Area Charter Patrol Services

Fisheries & Oceans Canada | PublishedMay 26, 2014

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This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Title:
LOWER FRASER AREA CHARTER PATROL SERVICES
Introduction:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is broadly mandated to understand, protect, and conserve the aquatic resources of Canada. In support of this the Department implements contracts with service providers to conduct Charter Patrol activities in the Lower Fraser Area. Contractors are required to conduct patrols of the fishing areas to assess fishing activity, liaise with fishers and report data collected and contacts back to the Department. The work under this contract is broken into two operational areas for which contracts will be tendered; Fraser River and tributaries downstream of Mission and Fraser River and tributaries upstream of Mission.
Requirements:
The primary activity under this contract will be vessel patrols of an area determined in consultation with the Project Manager on an as required basis during salmon fisheries (see additional details on scheduling in sections 1.5 and 4).
While conducting these patrols, the contractor will be required to complete the following tasks:
• Count active gear in the patrol area;
• Interview fishers to obtain information on catch and effort;
• Distribute information on programs, policies and initiatives;
• Complete data collection sheets provided by the Project Manager;
• Report any observed infractions to the Observe, Record, Report line;
• Other duties as agreed to by the parties.
Following completion of a patrol, data sheets and any narrative summaries produced will need to be submitted to the Department in a timely manner. The format and submission methodology will need to be discussed with the Project Manager upon awarding of the contract.
Estimated Contract Days:
For the purposes of this contract, the Department has identified a range of expected patrol days for the 2014 season. Note that this is merely an estimate of the expected work and the number of actual days will depend on fishing patterns and funding available to deliver the project. This contract will be initiated for the 2014 season but will have the potential for extension through the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
The range of potential patrol days for each of the contract areas is as follows:
• Fraser mainstem and tributaries downstream of Mission : 25-42 days
• Fraser mainstem and tributaries upstream of Mission : 25-42 days
* details of monthly distribution of work can be found in section 4.2
Security Requirement:
It is a condition that, prior to performance of any obligation under any contract resulting from this Request for Proposals (RFP), the Contractor and sub-contractors and their employees assigned to the performance of such contract will be security cleared by the federal government at the reliability level.
Insurance Requirements:
The contractor will be required to have the following insurance:
• WCB or equivalent coverage for the owner/operator of a commercial vessel and/or vehicle working under contract for Fisheries & Oceans Canada.
• WCB coverage for operators and employees (deckhands) as required by law.
• Protection & Indemnity (3rd party liability on water) minimum of two million dollars.
• Commercial General Liability (business insurance/3rd party liability on land), minimum of two million dollars.
• Ship to ship collision or equivalent.
Documentation of this insurance will be required as part of the tender submission package for primary and alternate vessels where appropriate.
Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following:
Jianna-Lee Zomer
Senior Contracting Officer,
Materiel and Procurement Services
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Station W088, 9th Floor, 200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario,
K1A 0E6
Tel: (613) 993-4484
Fax: (613) 991-1297
Email: jianna-lee.zomer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Meat, Poultry & Fish - Retail Packs

Correctional Service of Canada | PublishedMay 29, 2014

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Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
21201-153328
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This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
both official languages of Canada.
CSC  Meat, Poultry & Fish - Retail Packages
REQUIREMENT:
Requesting a Standing Offer for the supply and delivery of
Meat, Poultry & Fish in Retail Packages to Correctional Service
Canada's (CSC) Institutions located in Dorchester New Brunswick
and Springhill and Truro in Nova Scotia on an "as and when"
requested basis for the period from 01 August, 2014 to 31 July,
2015, divided into four (4) rebid periods.
The Financial Limitation - Total from 01 August, 2014 to 31
July, 2015 is:
$250,000.00 including 13% HST
Standing Offers will be processed in four (4) periods of three
(3) months each.
The Financial Limitation - Total for each standing offer period
will be for $62,500.00
The Standing Offer Periods will be as follows:
01 August 2014 to 31 October 2014; 01 November 2014 to 31
January 2015;
01 February 2015 to 30 April 2015; and 01 May 2015 to 31 July
2015;
Instructions to Offerors:
Offers must be submitted for each period as per the Schedule of
Tender Closing Dates in Annex "D". The Pages 1 of the Tender
Document, for each tender closing date, are included in Annex
"D".
Offerors may bid on any period of their choice.
Only one (1) notice will be posted on Government Electronic
Tendering Service (GETS) for this requirement. This posting
will include all the documents which are to be submitted by the
offeror for the rebidding period. No further notice will be
given to the offerors of the periodic tender closing dates. It
is the offerors' responsibility to create a «bring-forward
system» that best suits his needs.
NOTE: An amendment to the solicitation will be posted on GETS
if there must be any changes to the Requirement, the Schedule
of Tender Closing Dates or to the «List of Products» at Annex
"B". It is the responsibility of the offerors to assure
themselves they receive all the amendments (if any) during the
period from the date this solicitation is published on GETS
until July 2015.
MANDATORY CRITERIA:
Annex "A" - Statement of Work
Annex "B" - Basis of Payment - Pricing Sheets - «List of
Products»
Annex "C" - Information to Suppliers
Annex "D" - Schedule of Tender Closing Dates and Pages 1 of the
Tender Document for each tender closing date
The supplier MUST be compliant with the Statement of Work (SOW)
at Annex "A", the «List
of Products» at Annex "B" and Conditions of the Request for
Standing Offer.
Please make note that the estimated quantities indicated on
Annex "B" are to be used for evaluation purposes only.
The supplier MUST provide a price for ALL items and must be able
to supply 100% of the items on the attached «List of Products»
at Annex "B". Failure to do so will render your bid non
compliant and it will be rejected.
Supplier must be able to deliver to all Institutions as follows:
Dorchester Penitentiary - Minimum Sector - Dorchester, New
Brunswick
Springhill Institution - Springhill, Nova Scotia
Nova Institution - Truro, Nova Scotia
Mandatory Delivery Schedules and Requirements for each
individual institution are indicated in Annex "A" the Statement
of Work.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE AND BASIS OF SELECTION:
Only ONE (1) Standing Offer will be awarded to lowest aggregate
bid, total extended cost of all items, meeting ALL mandatory
requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERER:
It is essential that the elements contained in your offer be
stated in a clear concise manner. The Supply Officer reserves
the right to accept any offer as submitted without prior
negotiations. It is the responsibility of the offeror to obtain
clarification of the requirements contained herein, if
necessary, prior to submitting their offer.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a mandate to lead the federal role in managing Canada's fisheries and safeguarding its waters. DFO works with First Nations and stakeholders to manage the salmon harvest and ensure long-term conservation requirements are met. Reliable, timely, and accessible fisheries information is the foundation of sustainable management. Key pieces of information required for management include estimates of catch and effort and DFO requires fisheries monitors to collect information to produce estimates of catch. Monitors interview fishers to collect harvest and release information and monitor fishing effort. Information is then forwarded to DFO.
This requirement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. Suppliers are required to provide, with their bid, a certification stating that they meet the definition of an Aboriginal business, according to the definition provided, on the date that the bid, and an undertaking that the business will continue to meet this definition throughout the life of the contract.
Objectives of the Requirement
The Contractor will be required to hire sufficient staff (monitors) to carry out the work as described under each of the three (3) tasks, and oversee the work to ensure it is performed properly and completely. The three tasks are:
1. First Nations fishery catch monitoring;
2. Biological sampling program; and
3. Data Manager/Communications Assistant
These tasks will be carried out on the mid-Fraser River in British Columbia, within the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council traditional fishing territory as further defined below in Task Details.
Requirements for the three (3) tasks are:
The Contractor shall oversee the work as stipulated with each of the three (3) tasks and provide accurate and complete data in accordance with the specifications described. Past fisheries experience is desirable. Points will be awarded to and all personnel assigned to this agreement that have the following qualifications and provide the DFO proof of the following certifications and license:
• Swiftwater Awareness;
• Basic First Aid and CPR; and
Expected Start and Completion Dates
Each of the three (3) tasks below has its’ own schedule detailed below.
• Task A –
FIRST NATIONS FISHERY CATCH MONITORING (Food, Social & Ceremonial)
Anticipated project time frame will be approximately July 15 through to the end of September each year
• Task B -
MID FRASER FIRST NATION FISHERY BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Anticipated project time frame will be approximately July 22 through to mid-September each year; and
• Task C -
MID FRASER DATA MANAGER/COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Anticipated project time frame from approximately June 15 through to mid-July each year

Meat, Poultry & Fish

Department of National Defence | PublishedJune 27, 2014

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Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Meat, Poultry & Fish
Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of
Department of National Defence, Canadian Forces Base (CFB)
Borden has a requirement to establish a Regional Individual
Standing Offer for the supply and delivery of meat, poultry and
fish products on an as and when requested basis.
The period of the Standing Offer is from August 1, 2014 to
November 30, 2014.
The total estimated expenditure for the period of the Standing
offer is $550,000.00 (including GST/HST)
It is intended that one Standing Offer will be issued as a
result of this request.
An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for
Standing Offer and meet all mandatory technical evaluation
criteria to be declared responsive.
Some of the mandatory criteria are provided below. Refer to the
Request for Standing Offer document for the complete list of
requirements.
1. The Offeror must have a minimum 5 years in institutional food
service supply chain experience within the last 15 years
providing services similar to Annex A - Statement of Work.
The Offeror must provide documentation outlining their
experience.
2. The Offeror must have a minimum annual sales record of
$2,000,000.00.
The Offeror must provide documentation outlining their annual
sales record.
The responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price will be
recommended for issuance of a standing offer
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Meat, Poultry and Fish

Correctional Service of Canada | PublishedJuly 7, 2014

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Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Meat, Poultry and Fish
21120-146427/G
Carrière, Nancy
Telephone No. - (613) 545-8764
Fax No. - (613) 545-8067
Requirement::
To establish a Regional Individual Standing Offer for the
provision of Meat, Poultry and Fish on an "as and when"
requested basis to Correctional Service Canada, Federal
Institutions located across Canada. One Standing Offer will be
issued for each of the following regions: Atlantic, Quebec,
Ontario, Prairies, and British Columbia.
Identified Users
The Identified User authorized to make call-ups against the
Standing Offer is : Correctional Service Canada, Federal
Institutions located across Canada.
Communications From Bidders:
Offerors are requested to provide any questions, concerns and
required information, concerning the RFSO, by facsimile, mail or
e-mail, if they so desire. Questions are to be faxed to (613)
545-8067 or e-mailed to Nancy.Carrière@pwgsc.gc.ca.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a mandate to lead the federal role in managing Canada's fisheries and safeguarding its waters. DFO works with First Nations and stakeholders to manage the salmon harvest and ensure long-term conservation requirements are met. Reliable, timely, and accessible fisheries information is the foundation of sustainable management. Key pieces of information required for management include estimates of catch and effort and DFO requires fisheries monitors to collect information to produce estimates of catch. Monitors interview fishers to collect harvest and release information and monitor fishing effort. Information is then forwarded to DFO.
This requirement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. Suppliers are required to provide, with their bid, a certification stating that they meet the definition of an Aboriginal business, according to the definition provided, on the date that the bid, and an undertaking that the business will continue to meet this definition throughout the life of the contract.
Objectives of the Requirement
The Contractor will be required to hire sufficient staff (monitors) to carry out the work as described under each of the three (3) tasks, and oversee the work to ensure it is performed properly and completely. The three tasks are:
1. First Nations fishery catch monitoring;
2. Biological sampling program; and
3. Data Manager/Communications Assistant
These tasks will be carried out on the mid-Fraser River in British Columbia, within the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council traditional fishing territory as further defined below in Task Details.
Requirements for the three (3) tasks are:
The Contractor shall oversee the work as stipulated with each of the three (3) tasks and provide accurate and complete data in accordance with the specifications described. Past fisheries experience is desirable. Points will be awarded to and all personnel assigned to this agreement that have the following qualifications and provide the DFO proof of the following certifications and license:
• Swiftwater Awareness;
• Basic First Aid and CPR; and
Expected Start and Completion Dates
Each of the three (3) tasks below has its’ own schedule detailed below.
• Task A –
FIRST NATIONS FISHERY CATCH MONITORING (Food, Social & Ceremonial)
Anticipated project time frame will be approximately July 15 through to the end of September each year
• Task B -
MID FRASER FIRST NATION FISHERY BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Anticipated project time frame will be approximately July 22 through to mid-September each year; and
• Task C -
MID FRASER DATA MANAGER/COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Anticipated project time frame from approximately June 15 through to mid-July each year

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a mandate to lead the federal role in managing Canada's fisheries and safeguarding its waters. DFO works with First Nations and stakeholders to manage the salmon harvest and ensure long-term conservation requirements are met. Reliable, timely, and accessible fisheries information is the foundation of sustainable management. Key pieces of information required for management include estimates of catch and effort and DFO requires fisheries monitors to collect information to produce estimates of catch. Monitors interview fishers to collect harvest and release information and monitor fishing effort. Information is then forwarded to DFO.
This requirement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. Suppliers are required to provide, with their bid, a certification stating that they meet the definition of an Aboriginal business, according to the definition provided, on the date that the bid, and an undertaking that the business will continue to meet this definition throughout the life of the contract.
Objectives of the Requirement
The Contractor will be required to hire sufficient staff (monitors) to carry out the work as described under each of the three (3) tasks, and oversee the work to ensure it is performed properly and completely. The three tasks are:
1. First Nations fishery catch monitoring;
2. Biological sampling program; and
3. Recreational fishery monitoring.
These tasks will be carried out on the mid-Fraser River in British Columbia, within the Bridge River traditional fishing territory as further defined below in Task Details.
Requirements for the three (3) tasks are:
The Contractor shall oversee the work as stipulated with each of the three (3) tasks and provide accurate and complete data in accordance with the specifications described. Past fisheries experience is desirable. Points will be awarded to all personnel assigned to this agreement that have the following qualifications and provide the DFO proof of the following certifications and license:
• Swiftwater Awareness;
• Basic First Aid and CPR;
Expected Start and Completion Dates
Each of the three (3) tasks below has its’ own schedule as detailed below.
• Task A –
FIRST NATIONS FISHERY CATCH MONITORING (Food, Social & Ceremonial)
Anticipated project time frame will be approximately July 15 through to the end of September each year
• Task B -
MID FRASER FIRST NATION FISHERY BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Anticipated project time frame will be approximately July 22 through to mid-September each year; and
• Task C -
MID FRASER RECREATIONAL & F.S.C FISHERY MONITORING
Anticipated project time frame from approximately June 15 through to mid-July each year

Fish & Seafood

Department of National Defence | PublishedJuly 24, 2014

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Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Fish & Seafood
W0114-15S001/A
Emmons, Chris
Telephone No. - (613) 545-8083
Fax No. - (613) 545-8067
Requirement
To establish a Regional Individual Standing Offer for the
provision of fish & seafood items on an "as and when requested"
basis for the Department of National Defence at CFB Kingston,
Ontario
Client Department
The user of the resulting RISO will be CFB Kingston, Kingston
Ontario, Canada.
The period for placing call-ups against the Standing Offer shall
be from:
Period A: September 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014
Period B: December 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015
Period C: March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015
Period D: June 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Meat, Fish and Poultry

Department of National Defence | PublishedAugust 7, 2014

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Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements:
Meat, Fish and Poultry
W0125-14LM04/A
Emmons, Chris
Telephone No. - (613) 545-8083
Fax No. - (613) 545-8067
Requirement::
To establish a Regional Individual Standing Offer for the
Department of National Defence (DND) for the provision of Meat,
Fish and Poultry items on an "as and when" requested basis to
Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert, Nunavut Territories.
Delivery of these items is to be made to Canadian Forces Base
(CFB) Trenton, Trenton, Ontario, for furtherance by DND to CFS
Alert.
The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on
Internal Trade (AIT).
This requirement is subject to the following Comprehensive Land
Claim Agreement; Nunavut Lands Claims Agreement. All Bidders may
submit an offer, but only those meeting the Nunavut Land Claims
Agreement outlined in Annex "C" will receive the deductions for
evaluation purposes. The percentage reduction will be applied
for evaluation purposes only to the aggregate value.
The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian Goods
and/or services.
Identified Users
The Identified User authorized to make call-ups against the
Standing Offer is : Department of National Defence, Canadian
Forces Base Trenton for furtherance to Canadian Forces Station
Alert.
Communications From Bidders:
Bidders are requested to provide any questions, concerns and
required information, concerning the RFP, by facsimile, mail or
e-mail, if they so desire. Questions are to be faxed to (613)
545-8067 or e-mailed to chris.emmons@pwgsc.gc.ca.
Evaluation/Basis of Selection: A bid must comply with the
requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory
technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive.
The responsive bid with the lowest aggregate value will be
recommended for Issuance of a Standing Offer.
It is the intention of Canada to award one (1) Standing Offer
for this requirement.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Soliciation # : F5211-140058
Closing Date : June 25, 2014
Closing Time : 3:00 PM (Atlantic Daylight Savings Time)
This requirement is for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Note: this RFP was previously posted on GETS and is being reposted due to a change in the Security Requirements.
Title: FISHERY CONSULTATION NOTE-TAKER FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION PROCESS
INTRODUCTION
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a broad mandate, with the authority to regulate and enforce activities, develop policy, provide services and manage programs. To help ensure that the department's policies and programs are aligned with its vision and effectively address the interests and preferences of Canadians, DFO supports consultations that are transparent, accessible and accountable.
OBJECTIVES OF THE REQUIREMENT
The objective is to obtain the services of a professional fishery consultation note-taker to assist with the current fisheries management advisory and consultation process.
BACKGROUND
The Integrated Harvest Planning Committees and Joint Management Committees were established by DFO Pacific Region to provide formal advice and make recommendations to DFO. They are the primary contact for DFO for international and cross-sectorial communication and advice, and provide advice to the Department on operational decisions related to fisheries management in the Pacific Region.
DFO undertakes bi-lateral consultation with sector organizations including but not limited to the Commercial Salmon Advisory Board (CSAB), the Sports Fish Advisory Board (SFAB), First Nations Salmon Coordinating Committee (SCC), and the Hake Advisory Panel to develop fishing plans and communicate information related to stock status and the views of other sectors. These consultations improve departmental decision-making processes, promote understanding of fisheries and strengthen relationships. Additional information on the various advisory processes is available at:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/index-eng.html
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
The services are to be performed on an “as and when required” basis during the period from date of award to June 30th, 2015 with two (2) optional periods of one (1) year.
ESTIMATED VALUE
The total value of any contract(s) emanating from this RFP shall not exceed $50,000 per year, including travel and living expenses and all applicable taxes.
SECURITY
There is no security requirement for this contract.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Crown will own IP under Treasury Board policy exceptions: where the material developed or produced consists of material subject to copyright, with the exception of computer software and all documentation pertaining to that software; and the main purpose of the contract, or of the deliverables contracted for, is to generate knowledge and information for public dissemination.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
M1 For each proposed team member the Bidder must include, within the proposal, a resume that describes their experience as detailed in the Statement of Work. The resume must be up to date and shall be submitted as an Appendix.
Bidders’ Proposals must clearly demonstrate that they meet all Mandatory Requirements for the proposal to be considered for further evaluation. Proposals not meeting the mandatory criteria will be excluded from further consideration.
SELECTION METHOD
The successful bidder will be selected on the basis of the assessed best value to the Crown.
TRADE AGREEMENTS: This requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).
Enquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted in writing to the following:
Cathi Harris
Senior Contracting Office
Materiel and Procurement Services
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
300 Bishop Drive
Fredericton (NB) E3C 2M6
Telephone : (506) 452-3639
Facsimile: (506) 452-3676
Email : DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca